No. 25 UConn Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat DePaul 72-61

UConn used a dominant second-half surge, led by Solo Ball and Tarris Reed Jr., to secure a crucial Big East victory at home.

Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half, sparking a decisive 14-0 run that gave UConn its first lead and eventual control of the game.
Tarris Reed Jr. contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, while Jaylin Stewart added 15 points before leaving late in the game due to an awkward fall.
DePaul started strong with a 14-point first-half lead but struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 6 of 20 from the field.
UConn's perfect 14-of-14 performance from the free-throw line in the second half helped seal the victory and avoid a second consecutive conference loss.
DePaul's Layden Blocker led all scorers with 18 points, but the team extended its struggles in Big East play, now 1-10 in the conference this season.